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Ford Shelby GT 500

General information

ModelFord Shelby GT 500
Year2009
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5408 ccm (330.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.1 litres/100 km (38.56 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5408 ccm (330.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power500.00 PS (368 kW or 493 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque480.00 Nm (48.9 kgf-m or 354.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.6250
Compression8.4:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.4505 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2718 litres (718 gallons)
Optional cargo space1845 litres (487 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringRack and pinion. Power assisted.
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1116 kg (2,460.4 pounds)
Max weight with load1836 kg (4,047.7 pounds)
Towing weight906 kg (1,997.4 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity61.0 litres (16.12 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD46795
CO2 emissions218.0 g/km
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